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Photos: WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Present 130+ Free Performances Across 46 States
The Flynn Center and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize present over 130 free performances and readings of WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY spanning 46 states, Washington D.
Review Roundup: THE BODYGUARD Launches North American Tour
Performances are now underway for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical.
Review Roundup: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Kicks Off North American Tour
Boop-Oop-a-Doop! BOOP! The Musical is now on tour, starring Aliya Grace in the title role.
Third Coast Percussion and Clarice Assad to Perform With ProMusica
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will present a concert featuring Grammy Award-winning Third Coast Percussion and composer-vocalist Clarice Assad at the Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.
McCoy Center to Present Free Screening of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
The McCoy Center will host a free public screening of the 2000 live-action film adaptation, with donations collected for a local charity run benefiting food banks and community organizations.
Chris Thile to Perform at ProMusica's THE BIG EVENT Annual Benefit
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will present Grammy Award-winning mandolinist Chris Thile for its annual benefit concert and fundraiser.
Video: Watch a First Look at the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
A new montage from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour features Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon, who reprise their Broadway roles as Oliver and Claire on the road.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company’s THE VULTURES
Performances run Oct.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ THE BIRDS
From the story that inspired the classic Hitchcock film, this bold adaptation is a gripping, unsettling, and moving look at human relationships in the face of societal collapse.
Photos: First look at King Avenue Players’ ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride.
Photos: First look at The Alcove Dinner Theatre and Bruce Jacklin & Company’s GASLIGHT
Set in 1880s London, Gaslight follows Bella Manningham, whose husband Jack seems determined to convince her she is losing her mind.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance’s MEL BROOKS’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: West in Version
From the creators of The Producers comes the monstrously funny Young Frankenstein: West End Version! Based on the classic comedy by Mel Brooks, this hilarious musical follows Dr.
Disney's FROZEN to Open at Renaissance Theatre In November
DISNEY'S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL will play at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, Ohio, featuring music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez alongside a cast of local performers and young talent.
THE FINAL ACT Haunted House to Open at The Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will transform its historic 1930s cinema into an immersive haunted house experience where guests navigate claustrophobic spaces, blinding lights, and theatrical scares.
CAPA Community Creates to Offer Free Adult Art Sessions
CAPA's Education and Engagement Department launches the second season of CAPA Community Creates, a free program featuring four sessions in creative writing, spoken word, and performance led by poet Cynthia Amoah at the Idea Foundry in Columbus.
Review: MARILYN at Davidson Theatre At The Riffe Center
MARILYN uses standout performances from a large cast, vivid colors and imagery, and a dynamic score to present the actress’s story – all without saying a word.
Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Hit The Road With First Look at North American Tour
Watch a first look at the BOOP! The Musical North American tour, starring Aliya Grace as Betty Boop.
Wagnalls Community Theater Presents Come From Away: When The World Stood Still, Kindness Took Center Stage
Wagnalls Community Theater will present the Tony-nominated musical COME FROM AWAY, directed by Matthew DeCarlo-Boyd, featuring a 17-member ensemble cast from Central Ohio at the Historic Wagnalls Memorial Library in Lithopolis.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
The talent has shown up, and now it's your turn to have a say! Season 7 of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage kicked off with a record-breaking number of submissions from talented young performers across the country, and now the competition is officially heating up.
Brian Culbertson to Play Southern Theatre
Jazz keyboardist Brian Culbertson will perform at the Southern Theatre, marking a tour stop as he celebrates the release of The Midnight Tapes, his 30th album.
MIRACULOUS LADYBUG & CAT NOIR: THE LIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR to Launch in February
The stage adaptation of the animated series will premiere as a limited 15-city North American tour running from February 27 through the end of March.
Photos: First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour
The North American Tour of The Who’s TOMMY has officially hit the road! The national tour will be taking the stage in Tucson, where audiences can catch performances from October 20 – 25.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, with 15 answers drawn from the week's theatre news.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL Tickets on Sale for Columbus
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical will play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus.
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (12/05-12/05) |
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Ohio Theatre (1/30-2/07) |
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Rock of Ages Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall (11/19-11/22) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (12/12-12/12) |
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Into The Woods Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall (4/15-4/24) |
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Holiday Hoopla Shadowbox Live (11/19-12/26) |
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The Launch: A Senior Cabaret Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall (12/06-12/06) |
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La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15) |
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Mr. Scrooge Riffe Center Studio One (12/04-12/23) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (11/21-11/21) |
